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A comprehensive analysis of how signing one's own name can constitute forgery under Indian criminal law
Introduction
In the realm of criminal law, forgery is traditionally understood as the act of falsifying someone else's signature or documents. However, the Indian Penal Code presents a fascinating and often misunderstood legal principle: a person can commit forgery by signing their own genuine name. This counterintuitive concept, enshrined in Section 464 {S 335 of BNS} Explanation 1 of the Indian Penal Code, challenges conventional understanding and highlights the sophisticated nature of Indian criminal jurisprudence.
